General Education Mobile (GEM)

Directed to beginning speech students, with the goal of helping them express themselves clearly, succinctly and with some degree of persuasiveness. The course is also intended to make them aware of the responsibilities engendered by the art of persuasion. The basic theme of the course is that the message is the message as it is received.
– Three semester hours

This course introduces students to the category of world religion and surveys several examples, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and Confucianism. Attention is given to the founders, communities, scriptures, teachings and practices of each tradition.
– Three semester hours

In all sections, writing is taught as a means of acquiring as well as expressing ideas. Students receive instruction and practice in analysis and argument, in revision, and in the use and acknowledgement of sources. The emphasis in class is on developing ideas and refining them through writing.
– Three semester hours

A study of the essentials of American government; Congress; the presidency; the federal judiciary; principles of federalism; separation of powers, the federal regulatory system. (Concentration: American political system.)
– Three semester hours

Interpretive overview of developments affecting America and Americans during the turbulent years since World War II. Examines the nation’s rise as a global superpower, the expanding role of central government, and related political, economic, scientific, social, and cultural developments. Provides perspectives on our future by evaluating the impact of developments on fundamental American values.
– Three semester hours

In this course, students will learn a variety of mathematics topics used in their everyday life, such as sets, probability, descriptive statistics and other contemporary math topics such as logic, financial math or game theory.
– Three semester hours   

– Three semester hours